Sponsored By The Forest at Duke - Legends Concerts & Comedy Series at DPAC

The Empress of Soul

The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest. The Empress of Soul, Gladys Knight will be performing at DPAC on August 21, 2019.

A Portion of the Proceeds will Benefit the Hayti Heritage Center.

The Hayti Heritage Center is a cultural enrichment and arts education facility that promotes cultural understanding through diverse events, activities and programs that preserve the heritage and embrace the experiences of Americans of African descent.

“What an honor for the Hayti Heritage Center to be recognized and supported by Bob Klaus and DPAC in this way. We are equally honored that the Gladys Knight team has made this collaboration possible. I grew up in a music loving family and, because of my Georgia born parents, I knew nearly every song by Gladys Knight – and the Pips. We still love her music” said Angela Lee, Executive Director of Hayti Heritage Center.

Very few singers over the last fifty years have matched Gladys Knight’s artistry. This seven-time GRAMMY® award winner has earned number one hits in many genres including Pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary, and she has triumphed in film, television and live performance. Gladys Knight & The Pips have been inducted into the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and presented with both the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame and the BET Lifetime Achievement Award.

A sample of Gladys Knight’s biggest hits include "I Heard it Through the Grapevine," "If I Were Your Woman," "Neither One of Us Wants to be the First to Say Goodbye," "I've Got to Use My Imagination," "Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me," "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "Love Overboard."

Gladys Knight is still hitting the road with the same electrifying energy she’s had for over 50 years. Don’t miss the train on this one.

Accessibility

Performances with open captioning are available upon request by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 919-680-2787 at least thirty days in advance of the scheduled performance.

Performances with audio description are available upon request by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 919-680-2787 at least thirty days in advance of the scheduled performance.

Performances with sign language are available upon request by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 919-680-2787 at least thirty days in advance of the scheduled performance.

Please note that all guests require a ticket, regardless of age. Children under the age of 6 are not allowed at this performance. Children must be able to sit quietly in their own seat without disturbing other guests.

Camera Policy

Photography and Video Recording is prohibited. All electronic devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets, digital cameras) must be turned off before entering the seating area. Cameras with detachable lens are not allowed into the building.

Doors Open

Our lobby doors open 60 minutes prior to show time.

Event Schedule

6:30pm- Lobby Doors & Seating Area Opens
7:30pm- Performance Begins

*Please note all times are approximate and subject to change.

Inclement Weather

All performances scheduled at DPAC normally take place as planned. For more information on our inclement weather policy, please visit INCLEMENT WEATHER FAQ.

For your safety, all guests and their bags are subject to inspection before entry. This inspection may include the use of metal detectors. Restricted items include, but are not limited to, Alcohol, Cameras, Glass Bottles, and Weapons of any kind. In addition, we will also now restrict backpacks and any oversized bags larger than 12 inches by 12 inches x 10 inches (about the size of a standard milk crate). Safety first is our goal. Please let us know if you have any questions or feedback at [email protected].

Tickets

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In addition to purchasing online, DPAC offers several other ways to purchase the seats you want to the best Broadway, concerts, comedy, family shows and special events in North Carolina.

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Video Screens

Currently, this event has not approved using our video screens. Please feel free to check back closer to the event for updates. If approved, we will post notice here.

For many concert, comedy, and special events at DPAC, we offer added views of the stage with two big screens (size: 16’ x 9’) hung to the sides of the stage or above the stage. These big screens can add to the visual experience of our concert, comedy, and special events and give guests seated farther from the stage what we like to call “a tenth row view”. Approval to use these screens always rests with the visiting show and about half of all concert and comedy events do use these screens.